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We have written to the government highlighting the important role parish and town councils can play in delivering the government's environmental, rural and community objectives.

Our latest event, Stronger Together: Unlocking the Power of Collaboration, brought parish and town councils together to explore partnership working across the sector.

We have called for greater transparency around parish and town council precepts and fairer treatment within the collection system.

We have launched a survey for parish and town councils in England that are currently leading and managing neighbourhood plans.

Our Climate Emergency Network highlighted the growing importance of local climate adaptation.

We have published our quarterly activity report covering April to June 2026.

We have written to Angela Rayner MP urging her to bring forward long-promised reforms to strengthen standards in local government.

Over 90% of larger parish and town councils believe they should receive a share of funding raised through the proposed Overnight Visitor Levy.

Project Keystone has completed two key strands of engagement: a national online survey and a workshop with our National Assembly.

More than 50 parish and town councils have been recognised in the 2026 Green Flag Awards.

We have launched our new AI Network to support parish and town councils in understanding and using AI in their work.

We have responded to the to the appointment of Andy Burnham MP as the new prime minister of the United Kingdom.

Our new analysis of the May 2026 parish and town council elections shows fewer vacancies left.

We are seeking the views of parish and town councillors to help shape our response to the government's consultation on time off for public duties.

Three parish and town council-backed bids have secured government funding after being shortlisted in the first UK Town of Culture competition.

We have called for better access to in-person banking services and greater recognition of the unique needs of parish and town councils.

Our micro councils network met recently to examine reform, resilience and respect.

We attended the Local Government Association (LGA) Annual Conference in Bournemouth to raise the profile of parish and town councils and the sector and discuss the local government sector with principal authorities.

We have launched a new banking hub to help parish and town councils navigate the challenges of day-to-day banking.

SAAA has funded a suite of new regional seminars to help smaller authorities prepare for digital AGAR.

Our Smaller Councils Committee has met to discuss climate action, standards, remote meetings and Martyn's Law.

New findings show parish and town councils are key to thriving communities amid local government reform.

We are encouraging parish and town councils to complete a new national survey to help build a stronger picture.

We have launched a review of our Model Standing Orders, and we are inviting parish and town councils to help shape the next version.

Our National Assembly discusses key findings from our recent Project Keystone survey.

Nominations are now open for the Star Council Awards 2026/27.

We have launched a new video highlighting how parish and town councils are benefiting from signing up to the Civility and Respect Pledge.

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage confirms that parish and town councils will play a key role in neighbourhood governance. 

Our Annual Conference brought together parish and town councils from across England on 24 June 2026 to explore how they can play a leading role in the future of local government.